Start a consistent skincare routine - cleanser, serum, moisturiser, SPF. Begin now, not closer to the wedding.

Confirm makeup artist trial date - schedule for when outfit and jewellery are clearer in the 60-day window.

If you have skin concerns like pigmentation, acne, or texture, consult a dermatologist now. Some treatments need a 3-6 month runway.

Begin a skincare routine. Cleanser, moisturiser, SPF. Consistent, simple, starting now.

Decide: beard or clean-shaved? Start growing or training the beard now - do not leave this decision for 30 days out.

If thinking about a new haircut direction, start growing or cutting now to see how it settles.

Map every function to a bridal outfit. Haldi / Mehendi / Sangeet / Wedding / Reception - all confirmed? Any gaps?

Schedule first bridal fitting appointment. If lehenga or saree is being custom made, confirm delivery timelines.

Map every function to a groom outfit. Sherwani / Bandhgala / Suit - confirm for each event.

Schedule first sherwani trial.

If any outfit is being custom-made, confirm fabric, design, delivery date, and first fitting date in writing now.

Parents' and siblings' outfit direction decided? Start coordinating colour families, not identical outfits.

Begin shortlisting jewellery. Note which pieces go with which outfit and which function.

Confirm makeup artist and photographer for the wedding by this window. Both get booked months in advance.

Create a rough getting-ready schedule. Bridal makeup alone takes 3-4 hours. Family adds more.

Schedule makeup trial. Carry: dupatta / blouse / one jewellery set. Bring function-specific references: day vs. night, heavy vs. soft.

At the trial, test base finish, lip shades, eye look, hairstyle, draping, jewellery comfort, and movement. Photograph every detail.

Share the exact look brief with your MUA after the trial - in writing, with photos.

Begin increasing facials. Move from monthly to bi-weekly if budget allows.

If considering hair colour or highlights, do a test now, not in the final month.

Lock haircut direction with your barber. Describe the look in photos, not words.

Lock beard or shave decision. If keeping a beard, start trimming to shape now.

First sherwani trial - check shoulder fit, sleeve length, lining comfort, sitting ease. Bring footwear.

Test and shortlist fragrance for the wedding. Fragrance needs to be worn a few times before a major occasion.

Begin breaking in formal footwear. Start wearing juttis, mojris, or formal shoes at home.

Begin breaking in heels. If high heels are planned, start now, every evening. Add insoles.

Second bridal fitting. Bring all accessories - jewellery, dupatta, shoes - to this fitting.

Check comfort and movement: sitting, standing, walking, bending. Note any alterations needed.

Stole / sehra / pagdi confirmed? Try with the sherwani together, not separately.

Mothers' final look decided. Is hair, makeup, and draping confirmed or still open?

Siblings' palettes - coordinated, not identical. Confirm this now before outfits are finalised.

Test jewellery with the wedding outfit end-to-end. Note any clasps, hooks, or supporters that need adjusting.

Dupatta and drape trial - head drape, shoulder drape, double-dupatta. Practice with pins and test security.

Draft the getting-ready schedule for the wedding day. Assign makeup slots per person. Build buffers - always at least 30 minutes extra.

Finalise the look for every function with your MUA. Share a clear brief for each event: reference photos and product preferences.

Nail appointment strategy: manicure and pedicure close enough to stay fresh, not so late that you are rushed. Target: 3-5 days before each function.

Schedule haircut for 7-10 days before the first major event. This gives it time to settle and look natural in photos.

Beard final shape - plan timing so beard looks clean but not freshly shaved and irritated.

Full body wax, tan treatment, or body care - schedule for 5-7 days before the wedding. Skin needs time to calm.

Final fitting for all bridal outfits. All alterations confirmed. Delivery dates confirmed.

Separate each outfit physically - hang by function with its accessories. Label each clearly.

Final sherwani and all occasion outfits - confirm pickup or delivery dates.

Full test-drive of the wedding look: sherwani + stole + mojris + accessories. Walk, sit, stand. Find any problems now.

Confirm steam-press or dry-cleaning timing for all outfits - schedule for 1-2 days before each function.

Family outfits - all confirmed and fitted? Final check this week.

Jewellery all accounted for? Create a function-wise jewellery list: which pieces for which event, and who holds them on the day.

Build the emergency kit now. Pack it into a small pouch.

Touch-up kit: lipstick, blotting papers, compact, safety pins, bobby pins, fashion tape, tissues.

Grooming touch-up kit: deodorant, breath freshener, comb, small facial mist.

Medicine kit: regular prescriptions, antacid, pain relief, antihistamine, ORS sachets, band-aids.

Written getting-ready schedule finalised. Who is in chair when? When does the photographer arrive? When does the family leave for the venue?

Vendor confirmation: call or message every vendor - MUA, photographer, caterer, decorator. Reconfirm timing, contact, and payment.

Assign a family point person: one trusted cousin, sibling, or friend who holds jewellery, room keys, vendor payments, and emergency items.

Final facial - only treatments you have done before. No experiments this week.

Body polishing or full-body wax, if planned - 5-6 days before the wedding.

Eyebrow threading - 3-4 days before the first major event.

Final haircut - 5-7 days before the first event. Hair should look settled, not freshly cut.

Shave or beard cleanup - 2-3 days before. Not the day before. Stubble irritation is real.

Manicure and pedicure - 2-3 days before the first function.

Mehendi evening - moisturise hands and feet thoroughly beforehand for better colour absorption.

Avoid any new skincare product, new food, or new treatment this week. This is not the week to experiment.

Do a complete run-through of the wedding look. Full outfit + jewellery + footwear + accessories together. Move around. Sit down.

Same: complete run-through of wedding sherwani. Move. Sit. Stand. Walk. Note anything that needs adjustment.

All outfits steamed, hung in order, accessories attached to each outfit bag.

Wedding morning getting-ready room: Is it confirmed? Is it ready? Is it spacious enough for the team?

Reconfirm all vendor arrival times in writing. WhatsApp is fine. MUA, photographer, decorator, caterer.

Share the getting-ready schedule with the family point person and the photographer.

Cash envelopes ready, if applicable - vendor tips, gratitude payments, any ritual cash needs.

Emergency contact list: create a simple note with the name and number of every key vendor and family member.

Sleep by 10:30pm. This is not negotiable. You will photograph better, feel better, and remember more.

Light dinner - avoid heavy, oily, or new foods. Stick to what you know your body accepts well.

Keep water beside the bed. Hydration tomorrow starts tonight.

Moisturise hands and feet tonight, especially if mehendi is the next day.

Lay out everything needed tomorrow morning in one visible place: outfit, accessories, shoes, touch-up kit, bag.

First function outfit - fully assembled, hanging, with all accessories in one place. Nothing should need searching tomorrow morning.

Same. Sherwani or first function outfit - hanging, with all accessories visible.

Wedding morning room - a chair per person who is getting ready. Mirrors in place. Lighting checked.

Dupatta - pre-pinned in the correct drape position or with the pins ready. Saves 20 minutes tomorrow.

Call or message every vendor today. Confirm timing, venue, and entry access. Do not assume - confirm.

Emergency kit - checked, packed, in the hands of the family point person. Not the bride or groom.

Jewellery - in the hands of the family point person or clearly labelled in a bag.

Touch-up kit - in a small bag, with the maid of honour or designated friend.

Grooming kit - in your personal bag.

Getting-ready photographer briefing - what moments do you want captured tomorrow morning? Tell them now.

Eat breakfast tomorrow. Put it in the schedule. Non-negotiable.